81230 ZIP Code — Gunnison, CO
Gunnison County, Colorado
ZIP code 81230 is located in Gunnison, Colorado, within Gunnison County. It covers approximately 1,696.94 square miles and serves a population of 10,694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.
About ZIP code 81230
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $458,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $70,377.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
10,694
population
1,696.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81230 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81230
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81230. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gunnison | Acceptable |
| Gunnison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,694 |
| Population density | 10,694 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,696.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 15.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.4932 |
| Longitude | -106.9402 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 970 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.8% | 39.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 22.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
10,694
Population
10,694
People per sq mi
30.4
Median age
$70,377
Median household income
$36,422
Per capita income
$458,200
Median home value
$1,100
Median monthly rent
55.7%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
3,422
Housing units
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
196
Under 5
166
207
5–9
174
271
10–14
229
616
15–19
520
1,101
20–24
930
987
25–34
833
658
35–44
556
477
45–54
402
241
55–59
203
292
60–64
246
447
65–74
377
241
75–84
204
65
85+
55
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,695 | 15.9% |
| 18 and over | 8,999 | 84.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,389 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 30.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
1.5%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,429 | 84.3% |
| Two or more races | 708 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 493 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 182 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 171 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 77 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.8% | 39.6% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 22.4% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $70,377 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
32.1%
$1M+
8.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $458,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,100 |
| Owner occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter occupied | 44.3% |
| Vacant | 14.5% |
| Single-family detached | 58.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 34.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.6% |
| Electricity | 37.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 11.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,070 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 449 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,309 | 27.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 883 | 18.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,011 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,071 | 22.7% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.3% | 37.0% |
| Married | 40.1% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 5.0% | 7.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
36.8%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 75 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 724 | 21.6% |
| High school | 479 | 14.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,029 | 60.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.7%
Retail trade
13.9%
Construction
10.2%
Professional & management
9.3%
Other services
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Public administration
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Manufacturing
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.3% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.5% |
| Carpool | 16.4% |
| Public transit | 7.3% |
| Walk | 10.0% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
28.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 22.4% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 15.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 455 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,332 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 188 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 177 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,332 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 10,190 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,514 | 42.2% |
| Foreign born | 142 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 362 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 196 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,524 | 14.3% |
| French | 1,475 | 13.8% |
| Arab | 397 | 3.7% |
| Dutch | 266 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 248 | 2.3% |
| English | 209 | 2% |
| Irish | 93 | 0.9% |
| German | 64 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81230
What city is ZIP code 81230 in?
ZIP code 81230 is primarily assigned to Gunnison, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81230 in?
ZIP code 81230 falls within Gunnison County, Colorado.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 81230?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81230?
The median home value in ZIP code 81230 is $458,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 81230?
ZIP code 81230 has an estimated population of 10,694 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81230?
The median household income in ZIP code 81230 is $70,377, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 81230 in?
ZIP code 81230 observes the MST timezone.